Federal Insider: The Pentagon’s war on paper

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, July 12, 2012 News from the Fed Page The Pentagon's war on paper Al Kamen When it comes to reports to Congress that the Defense Department considers wasteful, the agency's pique speaks volumes, Al Kamen says. More Federal Headlines Republican-led House again votes to repeal health-care law Romney is raising more cash than Obama, but the advantage means little Swords into plowshares The Federal Eye Social Security agency did not properly record 1.2 million deaths, auditors find Companies make Data Act proposals Telework: Is it working for you yet? Federal Diary DHS faces more scrutiny Joe Davidson Congress is being particularly inquisitive about the Department of Homeland Security, which marks its 10th birthday in November. Over a three-day period, six congressional hearings are examining the department. Federal question of the week How is teleworking at your agency? If you do telework, what is the experience like? On Leadership Study finds companies with Republican-leaning leaders pay more in taxes Jena McGregor It seems conservative nature trumps political ideology. See more from PostLeadership Federal Player of the Week Helping the underserved file their tax returns The Partnership for Public Service Millions of low-and moderate-income residents have their tax returns completed and receive refunds without paying a fee to third-party tax preparers, under the IRS program run by Michael A. McBride. The voting database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy